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Villagers taking in the damage from a natural disaster

7 Prayers for Those Battered by Natural Disasters

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Like many of you, my eyes have riveted on stories about hurricanes Irma, Jose, Katia, and Maria, which have dismantled the lives of thousands across the Caribbean. Added to these are the earthquakes in Mexico, the pummelling by Hurricane Harvey, and wildfires which have torched the western portion of the USA.
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Confessions of a Recovering Feminist

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Hi, my name is Tiffany and I’m a recovering feminist. My interest in feminism started in college, where I saw many girls studying there only for the coveted “MRS degree”. For the uninitiated, this refers to a girl who attends college just to find and marry a well-educated husband with a bright future.
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Should Christians be Afraid of Spirits?

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As someone who is relatively timid, I tend to get jittery and fearful whenever the seventh-month comes around.
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What Should Christians Make of Secular Music?

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It is the first lesson we learn as Christians: we live in a fallen world that is full of sin. It is therefore no surprise that popular culture is full of books, music, and movies that contradict the Bible’s standards.
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Our Generation’s Biggest Struggle: Stillness

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For most of my life, I struggled with being still. Being an extrovert made it hard to say no to people. I would push myself to do anything and everything for others, and failed to make time to simply be silent.
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Is Dressing Modestly Overrated?

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I’ve always felt uneasy about the topic of modesty. Growing up in church, I heard many different rules and principles about modesty. However, I often had difficulty accepting some of them—something I know other Christian girls have dealt with as well.
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Why I Went on a Social Media Fast

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About two years ago, I decided to delete or deactivate most of my social media accounts for a while.
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Why Elisabeth Elliot Matters

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A prolific speaker and writer, Elisabeth was one of the most influential Christian women of our time, best known for her writings about missions, gender roles, romance, and living right with God.
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Confessions of an Unexpected Pageant King

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I’m a natural introvert. I shy away from large groups, avoid opportunities to stand out, and feel my energy drain very quickly whenever attention is lavished on me.